'Army brat' Michael Strahan honors veterans a day after national anthem controversy
Strahan's father was a soldier, and he says he learned the importance of honoring those who serve
Michael Strahan, the former NFL star and current "Good Morning America" host, honored veterans on Saturday, a day after he was criticized for his decision to sing the national anthem at a football game.
Strahan, whose father was a soldier, said he learned the importance of honoring those who serve from a young age.
"My father was in the Army, and I grew up on military bases," Strahan said. "I saw firsthand the sacrifices that our men and women in uniform make, and I'm so grateful for their service."
Strahan's decision to sing the national anthem was met with criticism from some
Strahan's decision to sing the national anthem at the game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night was met with criticism from some. Some people said that Strahan was being disrespectful to Colin Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback who kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial injustice.
Strahan defended his decision, saying that he believes in the national anthem and that he was not trying to disrespect Kaepernick.
"I understand that some people are upset with my decision to sing the national anthem," Strahan said. "But I want to be clear that I believe in the national anthem and that I was not trying to disrespect Colin Kaepernick."
Strahan says he hopes to use his platform to raise awareness of veterans' issues
Strahan said he hopes to use his platform to raise awareness of veterans' issues. He said he is working with a number of organizations that support veterans, and he encouraged others to do the same.
"I'm so grateful for the sacrifices that our veterans have made," Strahan said. "I hope that I can use my platform to raise awareness of their issues and to help them get the support they need."
Here are some ways to support veterans:
- Donate to organizations that support veterans
- Volunteer your time at a veterans' organization
- Hire veterans
- Educate yourself about the issues facing veterans
